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Here is a short look at the 10 largest companies by market capitalization as of Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. Additionally, I have included the percentages of the corresponding rate of return for the past year. Let's dive into the numbers.

1. Nvidia (NVDA) has a market cap of around $4.53 trillion, with a 2025 rate of return of around +38.9%
2. Apple (AAPL) has a market cap of around $4.02 trillion, with a 2025 rate of return of around +8.6%
3. Alphabet (GOOG) has a market cap of around $3.78 trillion, with a 2025 rate of return of around +65.4%
4. Microsoft (MSFT) has a market cap of around $3.59 trillion, with a 2025 rate of return of around +14.7%
5. Amazon (AMZN) has a market cap of around $2.47 trillion, with a 2025 rate of return of around +5.2%
6. Meta (META) has a market cap of around $1.66 trillion, with a 2025 rate of return of around +12.7%
7. Broadcom (AVGO) has a market cap of around $1.64 trillion, with a 2025 rate of return of around +49.3%
8. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) has a market cap of around $1.58 trillion, with a 2025 rate of return of around +53.9%
9. Tesla (TSLA) has a market cap of around $1.50 trillion, with a 2025 rate of return of around +11.7%
10. Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) has a market cap of around $1.09 trillion, with a 2025 rate of return of around +10.9%

In comparison, the S&P 500's rate of return is approximately +16.4%.

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